Disabling Silent Mode on an Android

by Steve Gregory, Demand Media

The Android mobile operating system allows user customization.

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An Android mobile phone has features that you can find on other mobile phones, such as the ability to place the device on Silent mode. This mode enables you to mute the phone's ringtone and messaging tones when you are in a noise restricted area. Silent mode does not prevent the phone from receiving calls and messages. If you want to disable Silent mode because you are in a location where it is OK for your phone to ring, edit the settings in Android.

Step 1

Use the power button. Press the Android phone's "Power" button and hold it until a menu appears on the screen. Clear the "Silent Mode" check box in the menu to disable the Silent Mode option.

Step 2

Press the "Up" volume button on the Android phone until the Silent Mode icon on the screen changes. The Silent Mode icon looks like a speaker with a line through it or a speaker with circle and a line superimposed over it. When the Silent Mode is disabled, only a speaker icon appears.

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About the Author

Based in Maryland, Steve Gregory has been writing professionally since 2002. An avid technology enthusiast and traveler, he writes primarily in the technology, travel and business fields. Gregory attended the University of Maryland for information management. His work has been published on many online magazines and websites, including AZ Central, Global Post and chron.com.

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